Construction Supervisor Pipeline

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Pipeline Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating pipeline construction installation modification repair and maintenance activities for Oil & Gas projects. The role ensures that all pipeline works are executed safely efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings specifications project procedures ADNOC/client requirements and applicable international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day pipeline construction and installation activities at site including onshore and/or offshore pipeline works.
• Coordinate pipeline activities including right-of-way preparation stringing pipe handling fit-up welding NDT field joint coating lowering tie-ins hydrotesting dewatering drying reinstatement and pre-commissioning.
• Ensure all pipeline works are carried out in accordance with approved IFC drawings method statements ITPs specifications procedures and applicable codes and standards.
• Supervise carbon steel stainless steel CRA/clad and other pipeline systems as applicable to the project.
• Monitor pipeline welding activities and ensure compliance with approved WPS/PQR and welding procedures.
• Coordinate with Welding QA/QC and NDT teams for inspection testing repair and acceptance of pipeline welds.
• Supervise pipeline tie-in activities with existing facilities and ensure proper coordination for brownfield/SIMOPS activities.
• Ensure proper implementation of pipeline alignment elevation crossing bending and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with Civil Mechanical Structural E&I Construction Commissioning and HSE teams for interface activities.
• Review construction drawings and identify site constraints constructability issues clashes and technical discrepancies.
• Ensure availability of required manpower equipment tools lifting arrangements materials and work fronts.
• Monitor contractor/subcontractor productivity and progress against the approved construction schedule.
• Ensure pipeline materials are properly identified handled stored preserved and traceable.
• Supervise excavation trench preparation lowering-in backfilling road crossings and other associated pipeline civil works.
• Coordinate and supervise hydrostatic testing flushing cleaning gauging dewatering and drying activities.
• Ensure punch-list items are identified recorded cleared and properly closed before mechanical completion/handover.
• Support mechanical completion pre-commissioning commissioning and final handover activities.
• Maintain daily records of manpower equipment quantities installed welding progress testing status and site constraints.
• Participate in daily/weekly construction and progress meetings and highlight critical issues affecting safety quality schedule or productivity.
• Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) JSA/JHA toolbox talks lifting plans confined-space requirements excavation procedures and other HSE requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with ADNOC/client HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture at site.
• Coordinate with Operations for work within live facilities including isolation shutdown and SIMOPS requirements.
• Review and verify contractor work completion and provide input for progress measurement where required.
• Report construction issues delays resource shortages and technical concerns to the Construction Superintendent/Construction Manager.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institute with a minimum of Ten (10) years of experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry including minimum five (5) years (preferred) in GCC
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Pipeline Supervisor or equivalent supervisory position.
• Previous experience in ADNOC or similar GCC Oil & Gas projects is highly required.
• Strong experience in onshore/offshore pipelines flowlines trunk lines and associated piping systems as applicable.
• Experience in both Greenfield and Brownfield projects is preferred.
• Good knowledge of pipeline construction sequences welding NDT coating hydrotesting and pre-commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and codes such as ASME B31.4 ASME B31.8 API ASTM and applicable ADNOC specifications.
• Experience working in live Oil & Gas facilities and managing SIMOPS/brownfield interfaces is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong pipeline construction and field supervision knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline alignment sheets plot plans P&IDs isometrics general arrangement drawings and construction drawings.
• Good understanding of welding NDT coating and pipeline testing requirements.
• Strong HSE awareness and knowledge of PTW systems.
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary and subcontractor teams.
• Good planning coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under demanding site conditions and project schedules.
• Good communication and reporting skills in English.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.